Does your day always start with pain and stiffness in the joints? Then you may just have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that unfortunately does not go away. But of course, that doesn't mean we can't help you with the stiffness and pain! Physiotherapy FriskFysio is happy to help you manage your symptoms,...
Many people with chronic joint and muscle pain say that the weather affects the pain symptoms they experience. This is true. It has now also been scientifically established through a study by the University of Manchester. Conclusion: In the winter months, people with chronic pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis, 20% are more likely to have their pain worsen on...
January is the month of good intentions. As many as 90% of those resolutions are about wanting to move more. Walking is one of the most accessible ways to get moving. Even if you suffer from joint problems, such as osteoarthritis, walking is extremely suitable. But why is walking so good? U...
Every year we make new resolutions, such as quitting smoking, cutting down on sweets or exercising more. Unfortunately, most resolutions are given up halfway through January because they are not very realistic. That is why we have set 6 resolutions for you that are achievable, so that you will still be a bit fitter and...
Do you also always notice after the summer holidays that sports at your club become more difficult? Then you are not the only one. During the summer break, sports at your club often do not take place and then you are less active. For example, after the summer holidays you notice that you get tired faster when running...
As physiotherapists, we always encourage our patients to keep moving. It is healthy, it is good for the body's mobility and it also contributes to your mental well-being. But healthy eating is just as important to incorporate into your daily routine. Are you curious about how exercise and...
Breathing is the first thing we do the moment we enter the world and the last when we leave it again. It is an important part of our lives because without breathing, we cannot live. Our breathing is an unconscious process that we do thousands of times a day. It ensures...
We all know that smoking is not good for your health. However, how does smoking actually affect your body? This month is Stoptober! For us as physiotherapists, a reason to point out to you why being a smoker does a lot of positive things to your body if you decide to quit. Did...
Hyperventilation... A medical term for breathing too fast. On average, adults breathe ten times a minute. With hyperventilation, this is more than double. When this happens, too much carbon dioxide disappears from your body and too much oxygen is taken in. In acute hyperventilation, you get short of breath, may feel like you are...
Have you already booked a summer holiday? You are certainly not the only one. Together with you, millions of other Dutch people will head out into the wide world in the coming weeks! Many people prefer to leave exercise and being active at home and focus mainly on delicious food, cocktails and lazing on the beach. Now...